Export Diversification, Theil index in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: Export Diversification, Theil index was 3.77 in 2014. β–² Rising

Latest (2014)
3.77
Change on year
down 14.0%
World rank
82nd
of 189 countries
All-time high
5.49
in 1991
All-time low
3.01
in 2002
Years of data
53
1962–2014

Export Diversification, Theil index in Burkina Faso, 1962–2014

0246196219882014

Source: International Monetary Fund.

Analysis

The most recent figure for export diversification, theil index in Burkina Faso is 3.77, measured in 2014.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 14.0% on the previous year and down 17.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, export diversification, theil index in Burkina Faso peaked at 5.49 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 3.01, in 2002.

That places Burkina Faso 82nd out of 189 countries with data for 2014, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 53 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.37 4.08 4.66 8
1970s 4.22 3.75 4.65 10
1980s 4.38 4.01 4.87 10
1990s 5.01 4.62 5.49 10
2000s 4.32 3.01 5.09 10
2010s 4.29 3.77 4.67 5

Countries ranked near Burkina Faso

  1. 79 Tajikistan, Republic of 3.81 compare
  2. 80 Russian Federation 3.81 compare
  3. 81 Djibouti 3.77 compare
  4. 83 Rwanda 3.77 compare
  5. 84 Norway 3.76 compare
  6. 85 Paraguay 3.76 compare

See the full ranking of 189 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is export diversification, theil index in Burkina Faso?
Export diversification, theil index in Burkina Faso was 3.77 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
What is the highest export diversification, theil index recorded in Burkina Faso?
The highest recorded value was 5.49 in 1991.
What is the lowest export diversification, theil index recorded in Burkina Faso?
The lowest recorded value was 3.01 in 2002.
How does Burkina Faso rank for export diversification, theil index?
Burkina Faso ranks 82nd out of 189 countries with data for 2014.
Is export diversification, theil index rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Export Diversification, Theil index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Export Diversification, Theil index
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
189 places, 10,017 data points, 1962–2014
Last refreshed

Covers 200 countries with data from 1962 to 2014. It has three main indicators: the Export Diversification Index, which can be disaggregated into sub-indices covering the Extensive Margin and the Intensive Margin. As these are Theil indices, higher values for all three correspond to lower export diversification.